Help Chloe Build A Little Free Library

Hi, I'm Chloe and I like to joke that my personality is 90% books.

I'm a writer specializing in monsters with too many teeth and a reader of anything weird, romantic, and/or fantastical. I've always found stories special, from the way they can speak to the most vulnerable parts of yourself to offer an understanding you didn't know you needed to the way they can expand imaginations and worldviews and entire lives.

I've spent years being annoying about books online, and now I'd like to take that dedication into the real world by creating a Free Little Library! In short, a Free Little Library offers the people the chance to take a free book in exchange for leaving a free book! It's a fantastic way to build community and increase access to books. I've connected with a local flower farm, and they've agreed to let me place a library on their property.

The money donated would go to buying the actual library as well as paint to decorate it. It'd also go toward the initial stock of books (with, of course, a strong focus on marginalized authors) from my local indie. It's a chance to support a small business AND marginalized authors all in one go!

All that said, I do want to acknowledge that the world is a horrifying place right now. PLEASE do not donate unless you have an extra few dollars to spare; I understand. I know that asking for money for something like this can be seen as frivolous. Yet, I know that I am good at books. I know they can bring people together, and I know the community that can spring from their pages. Some of my very best friends have been made at book signings, conventions, and even online discussions. Books are my specialty, and this is my way of using my skills to carve out even a little bit of kindness.

Thank you, for any contribution or even any well wishes. I truly appreciate whatever you are able to give. <3